Trap

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Overview

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.

Media

Trap | Official Trailer

Cast

Director:

M. Night Shyamalan

Writer:

M. Night Shyamalan

Release Date:

2024-07-31

Run Time:

105m

Tagline:

30,000 fans. 300 cops. 1 serial killer. No escape.

Genres:

Crime Horror Thriller

Keywords:

celebrity concert double life escape father father daughter relationship limousine mayhem mental illness obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) philadelphia, pennsylvania plot twist pop star s.w.a.t. serial killer sting operation trap trapped

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 30,000,000.00$

Revenue: 83,677,281.00$

Vote Average: 6.2/10

Vote Count: 2805 Votes

Movie Popularity: 8.6114

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 7:05 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY M. Night Shyamalan returns with a high-concept thriller that feels like a twisted version of a "dad's day out." Josh Hartnett stars as Cooper, a suburban father taking his teenage daughter to see her favorite pop star, Lady Raven. The catch? Cooper is actually "The Butcher," a notorious serial killer, and the entire concert is a massive trap set by the FBI specifically to catch him. Locked inside the arena with no clear exit, Cooper has to navigate a sea of fans and police while keeping his daughter in the dark. It’s a tense cat-and-mouse game where the mouse is the one we’re following. THE PROS Josh Hartnett is the main reason to watch this; he gives a fantastic performance as a man constantly switching between "goofy dad" and "cold-blooded predator." It’s a 7/10 because the first part of the movie is incredibly gripping, using the claustrophobic concert setting to build a real sense of panic as the exits get blocked off. The cinematography is sharp, often using tight close-ups to make you feel as trapped as Cooper is. There’s an honest sense of fun in watching a villain try to outsmart a room full of federal agents using nothing but his wits and a few stolen radios. The music—performed by Shyamalan’s daughter, Saleka—is actually quite catchy and helps ground the concert atmosphere, making the "trap" feel like a real event. THE CONS It earns a 7/10 because the final part takes a massive leap in logic, moving away from the tight arena setting into a series of increasingly daft confrontations. The middle part can feel a bit sluggish as Cooper makes his fifth trip to the toilets to check his police radio, and the pacing starts to sag under the weight of the "concert" scenes. It misses a higher mark because some of the FBI's decisions are baffling, making them seem like the least capable task force on Earth just to let the plot happen. While it’s an entertaining ride, it lacks the "epic status" punch of Shyamalan’s earlier classics because the script prioritizes twists over consistent character logic. THE VERDICT A 7/10. A fun, slightly ridiculous thriller that is a winner for anyone who likes a high-concept hook and a strong lead performance. It’s a sincere effort from Shyamalan that works best when it’s focused on the tension of the arena, even if it goes a bit off the rails toward the end. While it’s not exactly a masterpiece, it’s a gripping enough watch for a Friday night when you want a "banger" that doesn't take itself too seriously. Anticipated by many as a return to form for Hartnett, and on that front, it definitely delivers. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Real-Life Sting: The plot was inspired by "Operation Flagship," a real 1985 sting where U.S. Marshals lured over 100 fugitives to a convention center with the promise of free NFL tickets.• Family Affair: To make the concert feel honest, M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Saleka, wrote and performed fourteen original songs for the film, essentially creating a full pop star persona for the role of Lady Raven.• Villain Rules: Because the film was independently financed by Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett’s character was allowed to use an iPhone—a rare sight for a movie villain since Apple famously prefers their tech to be used only by the good guys. THE VIBE Like a bright pop concert with a shadow in the corner. It smells of nacho cheese, expensive perfume, and the sharp, metallic scent of a police siren.

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Trap | Official Trailer

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Jonathan Langdon

Saleka Night Shyamalan

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 8:05 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10
THE SUMMARY
M. Night Shyamalan returns with a high-concept thriller that feels like a twisted version of a “dad’s day out.” Josh Hartnett stars as Cooper, a suburban father taking his teenage daughter to see her favorite pop star, Lady Raven. The catch? Cooper is actually “The Butcher,” a notorious serial killer, and the entire concert is a massive trap set by the FBI specifically to catch him. Locked inside the arena with no clear exit, Cooper has to navigate a sea of fans and police while keeping his daughter in the dark. It’s a tense cat-and-mouse game where the mouse is the one we’re following.
THE PROS
Josh Hartnett is the main reason to watch this; he gives a fantastic performance as a man constantly switching between “goofy dad” and “cold-blooded predator.” It’s a 7/10 because the first part of the movie is incredibly gripping, using the claustrophobic concert setting to build a real sense of panic as the exits get blocked off. The cinematography is sharp, often using tight close-ups to make you feel as trapped as Cooper is. There’s an honest sense of fun in watching a villain try to outsmart a room full of federal agents using nothing but his wits and a few stolen radios. The music—performed by Shyamalan’s daughter, Saleka—is actually quite catchy and helps ground the concert atmosphere, making the “trap” feel like a real event.
THE CONS
It earns a 7/10 because the final part takes a massive leap in logic, moving away from the tight arena setting into a series of increasingly daft confrontations. The middle part can feel a bit sluggish as Cooper makes his fifth trip to the toilets to check his police radio, and the pacing starts to sag under the weight of the “concert” scenes. It misses a higher mark because some of the FBI’s decisions are baffling, making them seem like the least capable task force on Earth just to let the plot happen. While it’s an entertaining ride, it lacks the “epic status” punch of Shyamalan’s earlier classics because the script prioritizes twists over consistent character logic.
THE VERDICT
A 7/10. A fun, slightly ridiculous thriller that is a winner for anyone who likes a high-concept hook and a strong lead performance. It’s a sincere effort from Shyamalan that works best when it’s focused on the tension of the arena, even if it goes a bit off the rails toward the end. While it’s not exactly a masterpiece, it’s a gripping enough watch for a Friday night when you want a “banger” that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Anticipated by many as a return to form for Hartnett, and on that front, it definitely delivers.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Real-Life Sting: The plot was inspired by “Operation Flagship,” a real 1985 sting where U.S. Marshals lured over 100 fugitives to a convention center with the promise of free NFL tickets.
• Family Affair: To make the concert feel honest, M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Saleka, wrote and performed fourteen original songs for the film, essentially creating a full pop star persona for the role of Lady Raven.
• Villain Rules: Because the film was independently financed by Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett’s character was allowed to use an iPhone—a rare sight for a movie villain since Apple famously prefers their tech to be used only by the good guys.
THE VIBE
Like a bright pop concert with a shadow in the corner. It smells of nacho cheese, expensive perfume, and the sharp, metallic scent of a police siren.

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